Don Carlos by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
page 133 of 338 (39%)
page 133 of 338 (39%)
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'Tis truth, reality----
[Taking out the KING's letter to the PRINCESS EBOLI. Contained in this Important paper--yes, the queen is free,-- Free before men and in the eyes of heaven; There read, and cease to wonder at my words. MARQUIS (opening the letter). What do I here behold? The king's own hand! [After he has read it. To whom addressed? CARLOS. To Princess Eboli. Two days ago, a page who serves the queen, Brought me, from unknown hands, a key and letter, Which said that in the left wing of the palace, Where the queen lodges, lay a cabinet,-- That there a lady whom I long had loved Awaited me. I straight obeyed the summons. MARQUIS. Fool! madman! you obeyed it---- CARLOS. Not that I The writing knew; but there was only one Such woman, who could think herself adored By Carlos. With delight intoxicate I hastened to the spot. A heavenly song, |
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